DUCATI ISLAND RETURNS TO CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS AND LAGUNA SECA 2017

~ Ducati Ticket Packages Are Now Available With Exclusive Benefits, Including Track Accessand Infield Parking ~

Cupertino, Calif. (January 19, 2017) –Ducati fans from around the world will gather to experience Ducati Island at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, TX April 21-23 and Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA July 7-9 for their one-and-only MotoGP and WSBK stops in the United States repectively during the 2017 schedule.

Known as a must-stop experience for all race attendees, Ducati Island has grown into the largest Ducati fan activation aside from WDW around the world. The “Biggest Party In The Paddock” returns with the popular Ducati Company Store, presentations by Ducati Master Technicians, along with Ducati’s official lifestyle performance partners. The owner hospitality amenities that riders love will also be there: Ducati Welcome Center, Ducati Gear Check, Ducati Owners Cafe, Ducati Fashion Models, the Scrambler Land of Joy, Ducati Kids, as well as displays for new models from the Monster, Scrambler, Multistrada and Diavel families as well as the heavily anticipated SuperSport.

2017 brings a host of new and exciting passions to the world of Ducati Island; from new Riders with Jorge and Marco, custom X Diavel garages, the offroad land of the Multistrada Enduro, and of course, COTA’s huge headlining entertainment stage on Ducati Island. Additional Ducati activities in Austin and Monterey will be announced as the dates draw closer, but you can expect the unexpected.

Tickets are Available Now! Three-day Ducati Ticket Package for COTA offered at $220, and Laguna Seca offered at $179 per person. Please visit www.ducatiusa.com for additional information and purchase.

‘Win on Sunday, sell on Monday’ is an old adage touted by NASCAR teams, fueling the sport with massive amounts of money by what’s left of domestic auto manufacturing. That saying also applies to motosports, particularly in the MotoGP. But for Ducati the stakes are even higher.

DUCATI ISLAND RETURNS TO CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS FOR MOTOGP WEEKEND IN AUSTIN

Beginning April 8, thousands of Ducati fans from around the world will gather to experience Ducati Island at Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin for the one-and-only MotoGP stop in the United States during the 2016 schedule. Known as a must-stop experience for race goers, Ducati Island has grown into the largest Ducati fan activation at any MotoGP race around the world. The hugely popular Ducati Company Store, presentations by Ducati Master Technicians will all return, with Ducati’s various performance partners, including Öhlins, Pirelli, Brembo and Marchesini. The owner hospitality amenities that riders love will also be there: Ducati Welcome Center, Ducati Gear Check, Ducati Owners Cafe, Ducati Fashion Models, the Scrambler Land of Joy and the Ducati Kids. A new addition is the XDiavel Lounge with the new Ducati XDiavel that is taking the cruiser world by storm.

Additional Ducati activities in Austin include a Ducati MotoGP Party at Ducati Austin on the evening of Thursday, April 7, a Ducati Owners Club Event on Friday evening and the much anticipated Ducati Red Storm Ride early on Sunday morning before the races. For music Ducati will once again be presenting a main stage for all the action and entertainment. Ducati presents our host and MC, DJ HAPA and live performances from Otis the Destroyer, Moonlight Towers and returning for her 3rd year on Ducati Island, Ms Kimberly Dunn. On Sunday following the day’s racing, Ducati and COTA are proud to present headliner and American singer and songwriter Franky Xavier Perez! Franky with his backing band, The Truth will perform on the Ducati Island Main Stage to close the weekends racing action. Perez, who has been compared by music critics to Robert Plant and Otis Redding, has collaborated on stage with Slash from Guns-N’-Roses, The Doors, and members of The Cult, Weezer and Velvelt Revolver. Ducati fans may remember Franky as the front man for the Ducati All Stars which played select shows across the West Coast and headlined the 2012 World Ducati Week in Italy. He was also included as a re-occuring live band member of the Sons of Anarchy television series. Currently Perez is the singer for Apocalytica, whose U.S. tour begins this spring.

The three-day Ducati Ticket Package is now available for $215 per person at www.ducatiusa.com. Ducati Ticket Package (1) Turn 12 Ducati grandstand seat (three-day pass) (1) Ducati motorcycle parking pass on Ducati Island Exclusive access to explore COTA on the VIP Pit Walk Parade lap around the COTA track for Ducati owners Commemorative Ducati gift Ducati Island is located within COTA’s central Grand Plaza. All Ducati owners in attendance will receive entry to the Ducati Owners Hospitality area and the ability to check their gear at no cost.

Near as I can figure, Ducati Island Laguna Seca turns 19 this year so when I found these old photos I thought they were worth sharing. There is, of course, a back story:

That little piece of land now known world wide as Ducati Island was originally under contract to another company. We heard a rumor the space might come available so my business partners and I made a deal with the track and rented it on a multi-year contract. The inspiration? ...

Circuit of the Americas MotoGP Ducati Island Volunteer sign up is Open!

Are you going to CotA for MotoGP? Want to be part of the Desmo Heart that runs the big red machine???To see the shifts and jobs available go to the link below.

Compensation rules - two shifts (or more if you prefer) qualifies you for (1) Ducati Grandstand Ticket Package ($199 value, detailshttp://www.ducatiusa.com/ducati-island.do) AND a special Ducati Team Ducatisti staff shirt for each shift you work. You also receive 1 Ducati Island parking pass. Working Sunday? Don't worry, you won't miss the race (we close in time to get to your seats and reopen after the checker flag.)As always sign up is first come first serve, when the spots are filled that's it!To sign up: 1. Click this link to go to our invitation page: http://vols.pt/5h8SNz2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account but we do need your name to leave your tickets under at will call) 3. Sign up! Choose your jobs and times - You will receive an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! If you have any questions or have any trouble signing up contact me directly.

Mille Grazie, see you at the races!Vicki Smith

Volunteer Coordinator, Team Ducatistivicki@ducati.net

Vicki Smith for Ducati.net's insight:

There really is no better way to meet other Ducati owners than volunteering on Ducati Island. Come to think of it, that's how I met most of you!

Laguna Seca MotoGP is right around the corner and that means we are taking names for seats at the Friday night Cannery Row Ducati Dinner and Sound Contest. This is a great evening with good food, camaraderie and a great chance to show off your Ducati’s musical voice.

TAG your tweets or photos with #ducatiisland, then post your pictures via Instagram, and your tweets via Twitter or, to the Ducati Community App linked with Twitter and watch them post to DucatiUSA.com!

Vicki Smith for Ducati.net's insight:

That good looking crew is some of the Ducati.net group. See you on #ducatiisland !

Join us on Ducati Island for the 2013 Red Bull US Grand Prix at Laguna Seca!

Come experience Ducati and feel the energy that only Ducati Island brings. Cheer on Nicky Hayden as he returns on his Desmosedici, and welcome Andrea Dovizioso to the Ducati Team as they take on this legendary track July 19 - 21, 2013. Also, celebrate the renewed partnership between Ducati and Pramac Racing, who will continue to be entrusted with management of the satellite team. This year, Ben Spies and Andrea Iannone will be on the grid with official factory equipment.

Vicki Smith for Ducati.net's insight:

Follow the weekend on Ducati.net, including the Friday Cannery Row dinner and Ducati Sound Contest. (Flame shooting Ducati's look cool in the dark!)

As the 2013 MotoGP season warms-up for the opening race of the year, preparations for Ducati Grandstands move into full swing ready for fans to support full-factory Ducati Team riders, Andrea Dovizioso and Nicky Hayden and factory-supported Pramac Racing Team riders, Andrea Iannone and Ben Spies.

Inaugural Bike Show & Street Party on the historic main street in Speedway, Indiana on Friday evening August 17, 2012 titled, "Sprockets On Speedway"

In partnership with the Speedway Chamber of Commerce, this annual event will feature an amazing collection of motorcycles the state of Indiana has ever seen in one location.

Dawson's On Main is our exclusive cater for the event which will include food, drink,(available for purchase) live DJ and bike show display. The town of Speedway has just recently gone through a redevelopment on Main Street and includes new homes for Dallara IndyCar Factory, Indy Racing Experience and future home of Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing. We look forward to hosting any and all makes and models of motorcycles on the historic main street in Speedway, Indiana.

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